RecordWell Data

Nightingale Elementary

5250 S Rockwell AVE, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County

83cited violations
6serious tier
25inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (School)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
24671
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262133
2025110
2024111
2023110
20222150
2021140
2020352
2019240
2018140
2017120
2016220
2015120
2014130
2013140
2012270
2011110
20102140

Inspections

  1. Mar 12, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      AT TIME OF REINSPECTION, OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF RIGHT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF SOUTHSIDE RIGHT DOOR OF MODULAR BUILDING #1. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 IN MODULAR BUILDING #2. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. (NOTE: IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 THERE IS HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)

  2. Jan 21, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52.0-87.1F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN BUILDING FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR GIRL'S SOUTHEAST SIDE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 100.6-129.6F.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, CHEESE QUESADILLA(100.6F), CHICKEN HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH(129.6F) AND MASHED POTATOES(128.8F). INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 15LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-59.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN HAM(54.0-59.9F) AND AMERICAN CHEESE SLICES(45.5-48.6F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $200 WEIGHING 25LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF RIGHT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR AND OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF SOUTHSIDE RIGHT DOOR OF MODULAR BUILDING #1. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK INSIDE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 IN MODULAR BUILDING #2 AND OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT BOY'S FIRST FLOOR SOUTHSIDE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. (NOTE: BOY'S WASHROOM THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK AND IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 500 THERE IS HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.)

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN KITCHEN FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE ON RIGHTSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER AND OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NON WORKING OR DIM LIGHTS IN HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING OR DIM LIGHTS IN HOOD IN PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

  3. Jan 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN MODULAR BUILDING #2 WITH 1/4 GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

  4. Mar 18, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED ALL HANDWASING SINKS IN RESTROOMS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE FACILITY TO HAVE INADEQUATE HOT WATER (58.6-59.1F). (ALTERNATIVE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESTORE ALL HANDS TO A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

  5. Mar 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. URINAL IN MALE STUDENTS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR ANNEX, IN DISREPAIR, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

  6. Feb 23, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN PRE- K ROOM 116 & 117 AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LUNCHROOM

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP K CLOSET 501,503 & 502

  7. Jan 31, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM STAFF 1ST FL. MIDDLE 45.7F,OLD BUILDING (NORTH)1ST FL. GIRL'S 61.5F & BOY'S 66.9F AND 2ND FL. BOY'S 65.8F.NEW BUILDING (SOUTH 1ST & 2ND FL. BOY'S 63.9F-64.4F. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F AT HAND WASHING SINKS FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030)

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN IN SOUTH BUILDING BOY'S AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS & PRE-K 502 & 503.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH LUNCH ROOM DOORS AND PIN HOLES IN DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN PRE- K ROOM 116 & 117 AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE- K ROOM 117 & 501.FLOORING IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LUNCHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENTS IN PRE- K ROOMS 116 & 117.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP K CLOSET 501,503 & 502.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PRE- K STORAGE CLOSETS IN 502 & 503.

  8. Mar 4, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      DOORS OF KINDERGARTEN MOBILE AND RED ANNEX MOBILE, NOT PROTECTED/RODENT PROOF, DOORS RUSTED OUT AT BOTTOM, WITH GAPS AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOORS AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MISSING COVER FOR RECEOTACLE IN FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM AND VARIOUS FEMALE STUDENT/STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM 117 ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PREP AREA FLOOR AND FOOD STAFF TOILET ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAUNTAIN SAME.

  9. Feb 5, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM FOR STAFF TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.

  10. Jan 17, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE OLD SCHOL BUILDING, FOR BOYS AND GIRLS HAND SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE BUILDING(5250 S ROCKWELL) TEMPERATURE OF 100*F AT ALL TOILET ROOMS HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM FOR STAFF TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  11. Jan 15, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE OLD SCHOOL BUILDING, FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS HAND SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE BUILDING(5250 S ROCKWELL, TEMPERTURE OF 100*F AT ALL TOILET ROOMS HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM FOR STAFF TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  12. Feb 19, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Observed toilet not flushing in 2nd stall of girls restroom on 2nd floor (near gym). Must repair and maintain same. Must adjust metered faucet to minimum of 15 seconds of consistent water flow at middle sink in the boys 2nd floor restroom (in the new building). Observed faucet loose at 1st washbowl sink in girls 2nd floor restroom (in the new building). Observed 1st washbowl sink doesn't work in boys restroom in the modular building. Must repair and maintain same.

  13. Feb 8, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Observed incomplete kit on site. Must provide all necessary items as outlined in policy. Priority foundation violation.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Observed no hot water available in 2nd floor utility sink, girls and boys restroom (near gym). Hot water temperatures ranging 65.5F - 77.7F. Must restore hot water to this section of the building. Must have hot water temperature of 100F or higher at all washbowl sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Observed low water pressure at serving line hand sink. Must provide adequate city pressure at all handsinks. Observed toilet not flushing in 2nd stall of girls restroom on 2nd floor (near gym). Must repair and maintain same. Must adjust metered faucet to minimum of 15 seconds of consistent water flow at middle sink in the boys 2nd floor restroom (in the new building). Observed faucet loose at 1st washbowl sink in girls 2nd floor restroom (in the new building). Observed 1st washbowl sink doesn't work in boys restroom in the modular building. Must repair and maintain same.

  14. Apr 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Observed ceiling tiles missing in prep kitchen above reach in cooler near prep sink. Instructed person in charge obtain, install and maintain ceiling tiles.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Observed burnt out light bulb in prep kitchen above prep table near walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair light and maintain all light fixtures.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Observed hand sink missing in serving line area. Instructed person in charge obtain, install and maintain exposed handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink (right side). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain faucets. Observed boys restroom on first floor second hand sink non functional and hand sink faucets in girls restroom in Kindergarten Mobile not holding running water for at least ( 15 seconds). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain hand sinks.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Observe disorganized unnecessary articles in storage area of room 501 and disorganized unnecessary articles in restroom 500 all in Pre-K Mobile. Instructed person in charge to clean organize and maintain.

  15. Jan 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER FRONT PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 2, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK.ALSO OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE OVER FRONT LINE SERVING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN KITCHEN, AND DISH ROOM LIGHT SHIELDS. REATTACH LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT SERVING LINE(FALLING).

  16. May 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. May 20, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOMS IN THE OLD BUILDING OUTSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR AUDITORIUM AND ROOM 212. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 85F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NO WATER WAS PROVIDED AT 1 OF THE 2 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM IN THE KINDERGARTEN MOBILE BUILDING. OBSERVED A COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOY'S WASHROOM IN THE NEW BUILDING. 1 OF THE 2 HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM OUTSIDE OF ROOM 198 HAS NO WATER. MUST REPAIR ALL PLUMBING ISSUES IN THE WASHROOMS.

  18. May 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER WITH ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  19. May 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED MILK COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE AND LATCH PREOPERLY. REPAIR SO THAT COOLER LATCHES PROPERLY AND IS TIGHT FITTING.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD IN WALK IN COOLER. SHEILD LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      GRILS BATHROOM 1ST FLOOR (OLD BUILDING) 1 OF 2 SINKS WITH NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. REPAIR AND MAINTIAN SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

  20. Jun 10, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE GIRLS AND BOYS TOILET ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE OLD AND NEW SCHOOL BUILDING HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

  21. Dec 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

  22. Feb 8, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR TOILET TWO AND TOILET THREE LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER WHEN THEY ARE FLUSHED. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE LUNCHROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM.

  23. Apr 28, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. DOOR #11 THRESHOLD IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

  24. Nov 29, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices.OBSERVED MANY STUDENTS NOT WASHING HANDS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS DUE TO NO SOAP & TOWELS BEING PROVIDED TO THEM BY TEACHERS ONLY HAND SANITIZER BEING PROVIDED ONCE LEAVING TOILET ROOM.OBSERVED SIGNS POSTED IN ALL TOILET ROOMS STATES STAFF WILL PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS PRODUCTS TO ALL STUDENTS.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING AND SANITIZER MAY BE USED IN ADDITION TO PROPER HAND WASHING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR UNDER & BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM #10,,WATER METER,FAN ROOM#420.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TRIM ON LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOOR SWEEPS WORN ON LUNCH ROOM ,#2,8,9,#16,GYM DOOR.MISSING WALL TILES IN 2ND FL.(OLD)BOY'S,MISSING WALLBASE IN PRE-K 117.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LUNCH ROOM WALL,2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES ON SOME HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS 1ST FL,2ND FL.GIRL'S & BOY'S(NEW)&(OLD) BUILDING,LOW WATER PRESSURE & LEAKY TOILET IN 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM,PRE-K 117 TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM 311,413,418,420.

  25. Jan 26, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.LOWER HOT HOLDING CABINET ON SERVING LINE #1&3 NOT WORKING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.1st fl. mopsink in old building .

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Kitchen-lower wall trim behind cooking equipment in poor repair,seal openings around pipes.Lunch room-Peeling paint on wall.1st fl.girl's old hole in wall &missing wall tile.1st fl. boy's & girl's old peeling paint.Gym-Peeling paint on walls & ceiling.Pre-k room 117 stained ceiling tile.Doors not tight fitting #1,4,lunchroom & front entry.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Kitchen-loose light shields & serving line.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.2nd fl. boy's urinal in poor repair.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.Pre-k room 116.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.